I'm looking getting ready to mount my new wheels on, but the rears need a 10mm to clear the sport brakes. I don't want to go higher than a 10mm to avoid going too aggresive on the offsets.

After doing some research, few 10mm spacer brands/models come with built-in studs. The ones that do are on the expensive side. I'm leaning towards just buying regular spacers with extended studs. What's the stock stud length so I can calculate +10mm?

How difficult is it to replace the stock studs with the longer ones? I just need to do the rears. I have a sport sedan with stock BBK. I'm pretty handy, having recently done camber arms, toe bolts, and full coilover installation.

 

A little help please.

 

I believe you have to take out the brake caliper and disc and then you can hammer out the studs through the opening where the caliper use to be.
Do it for all 5 studs and replace it with the new ones.
Use a 12mmx1.25 nut with washers from a hardware store and thread it to the new stud on the outer side (wheel side). Tighten it until the stud is fully pressed onto the hub.
Finally, put everything back.

IMO its not worth the trouble. I'd get a 15mm spacer with studs integrated.

 

The whole thing about removing the caliper and disc is what's got me worried. I'm kind of hesitant about touching the brakes.

 

Anyone else with personal experience?

 

Nobody?...

 

It's not hard just time consuming. Caliper is held on by 2 back bolts. Just zip tie them out of the way after you get them disconnected.

 

I did it a few days ago. Not very hard. Maybe about 45 minutes per side. Just make sure you have a mallet or hammer to use on the wrench when trying to get the caliper bolts off.